Film

Prime Video’s Prequel to a 25-Year-Old Classic Becomes an Instant Streaming Obsession

• Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel series, launched on Prime Video July 1 and became an instant streaming hit
• The show ranks #1 in the US and top 10 in 50+ countries after its full-season premiere
• The success reflects a studio strategy of using prequels to revitalise dormant franchises, following hits like Alien: Earth and IT: Welcome to Derry

Prime Video’s surprise prequel series races to No. 1 in the U.S. and dominates charts in more than 50 countries worldwide.

One of the Biggest Video Game Movies Ever Is Making a Streaming Comeback

• Video game adaptations have improved significantly in recent years, with Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) overcoming early design criticism to become a major commercial success
• The film, which received audience backlash prompting a character redesign before release, now appears in streaming platform charts five years after its debut
• Sonic spawned multiple sequels, spin-offs, and a television series, cementing its status as one of the most successful video game adaptations

Sonic the Hedgehog, the successful sci-fi video game adaptation, is making a comeback on free streaming.

The Best Horror Movie of the Year Dethrones Ryan Gosling’s Sci-Fi Adventure

The horror flick Obsession, produced by Blumhouse and directed by Curry Barker, has quickly risen to the top spot on Prime Video's domestic charts.

Unifrance Reelects Gilles Pélisson as President as French Film and TV Promotion Org Expands Global Ambitions

• Gilles Pélisson reelected unanimously for a second three-year term as president of Unifrance, France's film and television promotion body
• Animation and international co-productions identified as key growth drivers for expanding French audiovisual content's global reach
• Organization continues leveraging institutional support and international festivals to boost visibility of French entertainment exports

Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body. The former TF1 Group chairman and CEO first took over the organization three years ago and has been working…

NBC Taps into America 250 Moment With Heart-Tugging Promos for 2028 Olympics and NBC100 Celebration: ‘There’s No Place Like Home’

NBC hopes to tap into the feel-good sparks coming out of the nation’s Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday by dropping promotional spots for two top priorities into its annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special: the 2028 Summer Olympics and its own NBC100 anniversary celebration. The spots…

Power Book III: Raising Kanan Reveals Young Jarita Ahead of Power: Origins Series Expansion

• Raising Kanan Season 5 revealed Tiana is the younger version of Jarita, connecting character arcs across the Power universe
• Asjha Cooper continues as Tiana through Raising Kanan's final episodes while joining Power: Origins as a series regular
• The casting choice links the concluding series to an upcoming spinoff, extending the franchise's interconnected storytelling

The fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan deepened the interconnected universe by revealing that Tiana, a character introduced this season, is actually the younger iteration of Jarita, a pivotal figure

Venice Classics 2024: 19 Restored Masterpieces from Wajda, Rossellini, Polanski and Cinema’s Greats

• Venice Classics presents 19 newly restored films from legendary directors including Wajda, Rossellini, Buñuel, Corman, Cassavetes, and Hui
• Standout restorations include Wajda's "Ashes and Diamonds" (praised by Scorsese), Polanski's "Cul-de-sac," and Tinto Brass's "Deadly Sweet"
• The lineup spans postwar European cinema, political dramas, pop thrillers, and international works from the 1960s onward

The Venice Film Festival's Venice Classics program is presenting 19 newly restored films spanning decades of international filmmaking. The curated selection includes works by acclaimed directors such as Andrej Wajda, Rob

Madonna Returns to Dance-Floor Glory With ‘Confessions II’, Her Most Celebrated Album in Decades

• Madonna releases 'Confessions II', a dance-focused album featuring collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter, Feid, and daughter Lola Leon
• Critics hail it as her best album in 20-30 years, marking a triumphant return to club music roots
• The 16-track album succeeds as a cohesive work built on consistent dance-floor energy

Nearly two decades after 'Confessions on a Dance Floor', Madonna has released its long-awaited sequel, 'Confessions II', a 16-track album that marks a return to her club and dance music roots. The project showcases colla

7 Perfect Double Features To Watch With ‘Obsession’

• Obsession has become a record-breaking 2026 box office success, achieving the highest gross for a film with a sub-$1 million budget
• Entertainment publication recommends seven companion films to pair with the Focus Features release
• Suggested double features explore shared themes of modern relationship anxieties and consent through horror narratives

Backrooms, Companion, Pearl, Black Swan, and more make up our list of the best double features to watch with Obsession.

The Ninth Jedi trailer reveals a future for Star Wars beyond the Skywalker saga

Lucasfilm has released the new trailer for its The Ninth Jedi series, which continues Kara story in a gripping exploration of light and dark.